Vlad arrived in Australia from (the former) Czechoslovakia as a child in 1969 and has spent his working life in the areas of hospitality, administration and real estate. Vlad became the Director/Owner of Northshore Realty in 1997 and successfully developed the business into one of Tasmania's largest and most successful independent real estate agencies until it was sold to Harcourts in 2012. Vlad also opened Tasmania's first dedicated boat storage facilities in Dodges Ferry and has lived in the area for over 20 years. Vlad also continues to work as one of Tasmania's most experienced and leading real estate experts and is an alderman on the Sorell Council.
